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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #47892 Short Barbara
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You will hear a recording about a topic. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

Barbara couldn't take it anymore. Her upstairs neighbor was blasting his stereo again. She had asked him twice already to turn the volume down. The first time she asked, he was surprised. He said he didn't know that she could hear his
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Option 2: "stereo"

Explanation: The word 'stereo' is the correct choice as it directly refers to the source of the noise that Barbara is complaining about. The text indicates that her neighbor was blasting his stereo, making it the most relevant term to complete the sentence accurately.

Option 1: "music"

Explanation: The term 'music' does not accurately reflect the specific context of the sentence. While it is related to the sound being produced, it does not directly address the source of the noise, which is the stereo. The text emphasizes the action of the stereo being loud, not just the music itself.

Option 3: "blasting"

Explanation: The word 'blasting' describes the action of the stereo but does not serve as a noun to complete the sentence. It is an adjective that modifies the stereo, but it does not fit grammatically as the missing word in this context.

Option 4: "volume"

Explanation: The term 'volume' refers to the level of sound but does not specify the source of the noise. While it is related to the issue Barbara is facing, it does not complete the sentence in a way that identifies what is causing the disturbance, which is the stereo.

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